Dragon Fruit (pitahaya) refers to fruit of the genus Selenicereus (formerly Hylocereus), both in the family Cactaceae. Dragon fruit is cultivated in Mexico, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Australia, Mesoamerica and throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world.The fruit's texture is sometimes likened to that of the kiwi fruit because of its black, crunchy seeds. The seed oil contains the fatty acids linoleic acid and linolenic acid. Dragon fruit is used to flavor and color juices and alcoholic beverages.
The red and purple colors of some Selenicereus fruits are due to betacyanins, a family of pigments that includes betanin, the same substance that gives beets, Swiss chard, and amaranth their red color.
Cosmetic Uses: Skin preparations such as lotions, creams and balms.
Standard Usage Level: 5 - 10% in skin and hair care products
All Batches meet the above minimum standards at the time of manufacture
